The U.S. death toll from the powerful storm that ravaged the East Coast is above 90 and rising, as emergency workers canvass flood- and fire-ravaged neighborhoods, but New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg says the city will carry on Sunday with its annual, world-famous marathon.

侵袭美国东部沿海地区的桑迪飓风在美国造成的死亡人数超过了90人，而且随着紧急工作人员在遭受洪灾和火灾破坏的街区搜寻，死亡人数还在增加，但纽约市长布隆伯格说，纽约将于星期天举办世界知名的年度马拉松比赛。

Police say at least 59 people were killed as Sandy pummeled New York City and New Jersey.

警方说，桑迪飓风在纽约市和新泽西州造成至少59人死亡。

But Mayor Bloomberg vowed that Sunday's event will go on as scheduled. He said the event should not overtax the police department because it is on a Sunday, when there is less street traffic. Canceling could also put more strain on already-strapped business owners, as the prestigious event draws thousands of runners and spectators, and millions of dollars, to the city.

但纽约市长布隆伯格保证，星期天的马拉松比赛将如期举行。他说，由于比赛时间是在星期天，街道上车辆较少，因此不会给警方造成过大负担。这项著名的赛事吸引着众多选手和观众，并为纽约带来巨额收入，如果取消赛事，将给已经遭受打击商家造成更大压力。

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